Live Updates: U.S.-Iran war appears to pause as Trump gives space for talks to end Strait of Hormuz standoff - CBS News

What the report says

CBS News reported Tuesday that the United States and Iran were continuing a pause in direct fire while diplomatic efforts proceeded on a possible arrangement to reopen or manage traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump said there had been “very good talks” with Iran, but warned the U.S. could resume military action if no agreement is reached. U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz said strikes had been paused since Friday after 13 consecutive nights of attacks.

The live updates said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was due at the White House for his first meeting with Trump since the U.S. and Israel began their war with Iran. Israel has not joined the latest U.S.-Iran exchanges, according to CBS, though Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said U.S. aircraft had used Israeli bases for recent strikes and warned Israel would respond forcefully if attacked.

Regional tensions remained high during the pause. CBS reported that Israel, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Iraq and Qatar said they intercepted drones Monday, with Saudi Arabia and Qatar attributing attacks to Iran-backed militias in Iraq. Jordan also said it downed another drone Tuesday near its borders with Iraq and Saudi Arabia.

The standoff matters because the Strait of Hormuz is a critical route for global energy shipments, and disruption there can affect shipping costs and oil markets. CBS also cited analysis from Lloyd’s List saying tanker costs have risen amid threats across key routes linked to the Iran and Ukraine wars. The report included wider context on Ukraine’s concerns about Iran’s support for Russia, but noted an analyst’s view that Washington, Kyiv and Israel do not share a single strategy connecting the conflicts.